Ishmael
Rising Tide Brewing Company
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- Style:
- German Altbier
Ranked #89 - ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #34,889 - Avg:
- 3.71 | pDev: 11.32%
- Reviews:
- 67
- Ratings:
- From:
- Rising Tide Brewing Company
- Maine, United States
- Avail:
- Year-round
- Wants
- 7
- Gots
- 52
SCORE
84
Good
84
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Notes:
Ishmael is our richly-flavored American copper ale. This American interpretation of the altbiers of Düsseldorf is brewed with continental Munich malt, American-grown hops, and a clean-fermenting ale yeast to produce a slightly sweet and malty beer balanced by a firm bitterness.
Reviews: 67
| Ratings: 230
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3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
An easy pour from a 16-oz. can creates a finger of egg shell-white creamy and lumpy froth with long retention and irregular blotches of lacing. Hazy penny color with ½ of its luster remaining.
Smells of sweet yeast and German malt with biscuit and faint floral hops.
Taste begins semi-sweet and mildly bitter; a quick apple juice twinge is replaced by bready malt.
The middle is less sweet and features toasted malt. The finish is semi-dry with average hop bitterness and a mild yet lingering aftertaste.
Medium-light bodied, average carbonation. Lager-like crispness yet still smooth and chug-able.
Easy session-able drinker, authentic looks and flavor. I wish this style was more accessible. Canned on 02.01.19.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
An easy pour from a 16-oz. can creates a finger of egg shell-white creamy and lumpy froth with long retention and irregular blotches of lacing. Hazy penny color with ½ of its luster remaining.
Smells of sweet yeast and German malt with biscuit and faint floral hops.
Taste begins semi-sweet and mildly bitter; a quick apple juice twinge is replaced by bready malt.
The middle is less sweet and features toasted malt. The finish is semi-dry with average hop bitterness and a mild yet lingering aftertaste.
Medium-light bodied, average carbonation. Lager-like crispness yet still smooth and chug-able.
Easy session-able drinker, authentic looks and flavor. I wish this style was more accessible. Canned on 02.01.19.
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4.04/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12oz can poured into a lager glass.
A: Nice copper color with perfect clarity. Tight, fine-bubbled head sports a creamy color and excellent retention. Chunky lacing cements itself onto the glass as the beer is consumed.
S: Rich malty sweetness. Bread crust, caramel/molasses, pinch of brown cocoa. Very clean. Faint earthiness. Hops are pleasant and oily/grassy with a hint of herbal spice.
T: Bread crust up front, pinch of brown cocoa, heavy toast, brown molasses, earthy grain. Hops are more assertive than the nose suggested, bringing their own sense of earthiness and bitter herbal spice, black pepper, and maybe even a suggestion of grapefruit rind. Trailing toasty grain and earthy/herbal hop bitterness on the finish.
M: Decisively medium bodied with a full, firm, and round mouthfeel. Almost a bit chewy. High carbonation has some acute scrubbing action and provides lift.
O: This is a well-brewed beer, and you don't see too many brewers making this type of altbier-esque beer anymore. Fermentation is great, and it's very clean and ingredient-focused. Hops are not shy and bring what seems to be a mix of American and Noble character. I think beers like this will begin to hit their stride in terms of popularity in the coming years. At least I hope they do, because great beers like this are very underrepresented in the industry right now.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12oz can poured into a lager glass.
A: Nice copper color with perfect clarity. Tight, fine-bubbled head sports a creamy color and excellent retention. Chunky lacing cements itself onto the glass as the beer is consumed.
S: Rich malty sweetness. Bread crust, caramel/molasses, pinch of brown cocoa. Very clean. Faint earthiness. Hops are pleasant and oily/grassy with a hint of herbal spice.
T: Bread crust up front, pinch of brown cocoa, heavy toast, brown molasses, earthy grain. Hops are more assertive than the nose suggested, bringing their own sense of earthiness and bitter herbal spice, black pepper, and maybe even a suggestion of grapefruit rind. Trailing toasty grain and earthy/herbal hop bitterness on the finish.
M: Decisively medium bodied with a full, firm, and round mouthfeel. Almost a bit chewy. High carbonation has some acute scrubbing action and provides lift.
O: This is a well-brewed beer, and you don't see too many brewers making this type of altbier-esque beer anymore. Fermentation is great, and it's very clean and ingredient-focused. Hops are not shy and bring what seems to be a mix of American and Noble character. I think beers like this will begin to hit their stride in terms of popularity in the coming years. At least I hope they do, because great beers like this are very underrepresented in the industry right now.
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3.74/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Can at Summer Shack, Boston, MA
A: The beer is slightly hazy copper in color. It has a light amount of visible carbonation and poured with a quarter finger high off white head that died down a bit but consistently left a short head covering the surface.
S: Light aromas of toasted malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste follows the smell and has some flavors of toasted malts along with hints of malt extracts.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation. There is a little bit of dryness.
O: This beer is very easy to drink and goes down easily. It tastes true to the style.
Serving type: can
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Can at Summer Shack, Boston, MA
A: The beer is slightly hazy copper in color. It has a light amount of visible carbonation and poured with a quarter finger high off white head that died down a bit but consistently left a short head covering the surface.
S: Light aromas of toasted malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste follows the smell and has some flavors of toasted malts along with hints of malt extracts.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation. There is a little bit of dryness.
O: This beer is very easy to drink and goes down easily. It tastes true to the style.
Serving type: can
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3.94/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I drank this both at the brewery in a 10 oz snifter & at home out of a 12 oz can. It has a slightly cloudy copper color, light head and malty aroma. Its a bit flat on the finish, but its a "light beer". In my opinion, it's a very pleasant beer from a great little brewery that at just under 5% ABV, won't slow you down too much.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I drank this both at the brewery in a 10 oz snifter & at home out of a 12 oz can. It has a slightly cloudy copper color, light head and malty aroma. Its a bit flat on the finish, but its a "light beer". In my opinion, it's a very pleasant beer from a great little brewery that at just under 5% ABV, won't slow you down too much.
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3.65/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
The appearance has a copper brown colored body with a small tan lumpy head with a speckled lacing. The smell has a light sort of mild malts and hops with a light cooked apples and an added sort of bread/biscuitiness. The taste is basically sweet through the previously mentioned flavors. On the palate, its mostly on a medium sort of body with a nice sessionable sort of quality to it. There is a decent light harshness on the tongue, no aftertaste or finish. Overall, this is good for the style and good for me.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
The appearance has a copper brown colored body with a small tan lumpy head with a speckled lacing. The smell has a light sort of mild malts and hops with a light cooked apples and an added sort of bread/biscuitiness. The taste is basically sweet through the previously mentioned flavors. On the palate, its mostly on a medium sort of body with a nice sessionable sort of quality to it. There is a decent light harshness on the tongue, no aftertaste or finish. Overall, this is good for the style and good for me.
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3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Pours a slightly murky copper, brown color.
S: Caramel, earth, citrus, and bread.
T: Sweet malt, followed by a very present earthy bitterness.
F: Fairly smooth, drinks very easy.
O: Nice beer that's balanced between light/sweet and bitter. Drinks very easy at 4.9% ABV.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Pours a slightly murky copper, brown color.
S: Caramel, earth, citrus, and bread.
T: Sweet malt, followed by a very present earthy bitterness.
F: Fairly smooth, drinks very easy.
O: Nice beer that's balanced between light/sweet and bitter. Drinks very easy at 4.9% ABV.
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4.34/5 rDev +17%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
12oz. bottle dated 07.26.2016
Pours slightly hazed copper with a frothy khaki colored foam head. Smells like toasted sweet malts, spice, copper penny, orange citrus, tannic black tea, pine sap, caramel, with some bitter herbal earthy grass and pine. Tastes like rye bread, vegetal spice, caramel, toasted malts, orange citrus, some dried apricot, tannic black tea, pine sap, with bitter herbal earthy grass and pine. Feels medium-light bodied, crisp with moderate carbonation. Overall a nice copper ale.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
12oz. bottle dated 07.26.2016
Pours slightly hazed copper with a frothy khaki colored foam head. Smells like toasted sweet malts, spice, copper penny, orange citrus, tannic black tea, pine sap, caramel, with some bitter herbal earthy grass and pine. Tastes like rye bread, vegetal spice, caramel, toasted malts, orange citrus, some dried apricot, tannic black tea, pine sap, with bitter herbal earthy grass and pine. Feels medium-light bodied, crisp with moderate carbonation. Overall a nice copper ale.
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4.59/5 rDev +23.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
I tried this brew on tap at the brewery in Portland, and, looking back at my "beer journal," I see that I gave it a so-so review. I liked it better from this bottle, which seems a bit strange to me. Anyway, love the name, as it is a reference to the classic MOBY DICK. First sip was mild, slightly bitter, but smooth, Second sip made me cringe, as it was VERY bitter. I was determined to keep on to the bottom of my pint glass, though! Simple lacingings of a small head, signifying not much carbonation. Interesting color: definitely true to its name. Third sip was smooth, enjoyable to the last drop. Definitely want to buy again. Great brewery atmosphere at RISING TIDE, too! Good people.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
I tried this brew on tap at the brewery in Portland, and, looking back at my "beer journal," I see that I gave it a so-so review. I liked it better from this bottle, which seems a bit strange to me. Anyway, love the name, as it is a reference to the classic MOBY DICK. First sip was mild, slightly bitter, but smooth, Second sip made me cringe, as it was VERY bitter. I was determined to keep on to the bottom of my pint glass, though! Simple lacingings of a small head, signifying not much carbonation. Interesting color: definitely true to its name. Third sip was smooth, enjoyable to the last drop. Definitely want to buy again. Great brewery atmosphere at RISING TIDE, too! Good people.
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4.26/5 rDev +14.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I like to call this a good sophomore beer. The hops are present, but it does not hit you in the face. It's good if someone is looking to transition from light beers to something a little more rugged. The beer tastes as it smells, but it is very tolerable. Definitely one of my go-to options!
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I like to call this a good sophomore beer. The hops are present, but it does not hit you in the face. It's good if someone is looking to transition from light beers to something a little more rugged. The beer tastes as it smells, but it is very tolerable. Definitely one of my go-to options!
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3.94/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On draught. A brown/copper ale which always turn up near St. Patrick's Day and are typically underwhelming. However, this one is more in the altbier style and also leans towards somewhat to English rustic farm ales. The pour was a hazy dark copper brown with very little head or lacing. The smell was malty and yeasty but not clean smelling like other brown ales. The body was medium and the taste was a yeast-infused malt with cherry notes as well as rye bread, and just a hint of lemon hops to brighten it up. Definitely an interesting one
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On draught. A brown/copper ale which always turn up near St. Patrick's Day and are typically underwhelming. However, this one is more in the altbier style and also leans towards somewhat to English rustic farm ales. The pour was a hazy dark copper brown with very little head or lacing. The smell was malty and yeasty but not clean smelling like other brown ales. The body was medium and the taste was a yeast-infused malt with cherry notes as well as rye bread, and just a hint of lemon hops to brighten it up. Definitely an interesting one
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4.18/5 rDev +12.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz to becker. Pours a turbid amber with a very mild aroma - yeast and malt. Sweet malty taste with a hint of orange hop aftertaste. Foamy smooth in the mouth. Overall a little sweet, but excellent.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz to becker. Pours a turbid amber with a very mild aroma - yeast and malt. Sweet malty taste with a hint of orange hop aftertaste. Foamy smooth in the mouth. Overall a little sweet, but excellent.
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3.93/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Looks. A ruddy, unfiltered Amber with a skinny head.
Smell. Have a cold and can't smell anyway. Don't smell, either.
Taste. Slightly malty start, slightly dry hoppy finish. Citrusy on the roof of the palette.
Feel. Medium weight, but a lively sparkle.
Overall. I.m not much for middle of the road beers, but I do like this one.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Looks. A ruddy, unfiltered Amber with a skinny head.
Smell. Have a cold and can't smell anyway. Don't smell, either.
Taste. Slightly malty start, slightly dry hoppy finish. Citrusy on the roof of the palette.
Feel. Medium weight, but a lively sparkle.
Overall. I.m not much for middle of the road beers, but I do like this one.
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3.38/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Dark copper color with large beige-tinted head and thick lacing. Doughy malt aroma with a touch of fruity sweetness, including raisins and cherry, and enough hop presence for balance. Medium bodied and just enough over-carbonated that it adversely impacts the taste. There's still some doughy, malt sweetness, and a little hop citrus flavor, but the carbonation is distracting from both.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Dark copper color with large beige-tinted head and thick lacing. Doughy malt aroma with a touch of fruity sweetness, including raisins and cherry, and enough hop presence for balance. Medium bodied and just enough over-carbonated that it adversely impacts the taste. There's still some doughy, malt sweetness, and a little hop citrus flavor, but the carbonation is distracting from both.
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4.03/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4 oz. tasting glass at the brewery.
Appearance: Pours a sturdy-looking clear amber with a frothy, creamy white head. Nice lacing left behind.
Aroma: Some caramel and biscuit along with a faint nuttiness.
Taste: Follows the nose. Very appealing - caramel and biscuit notes add flavor, and it has a nice "all seasons" kind of character to it. Hops are present enough to satisfy the hop crowd.
Mouthfeel: Nice medium depth. Very drinkable.
Overall: Really solid "flagship"-type beer. Well executed, and should have broad appeal.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4 oz. tasting glass at the brewery.
Appearance: Pours a sturdy-looking clear amber with a frothy, creamy white head. Nice lacing left behind.
Aroma: Some caramel and biscuit along with a faint nuttiness.
Taste: Follows the nose. Very appealing - caramel and biscuit notes add flavor, and it has a nice "all seasons" kind of character to it. Hops are present enough to satisfy the hop crowd.
Mouthfeel: Nice medium depth. Very drinkable.
Overall: Really solid "flagship"-type beer. Well executed, and should have broad appeal.
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3.47/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Drank from a 12 fl. oz. bottle
Served in a pint glass
Thanks to Jess and David for giving us this beer as part of a mixed six-pack.
The nearly crystal clear, amber-mahogany liquid was topped by an inch tall, tight and foamy, eggshell colored crown that fell to a clingy collar. Streaky lacing coated the glass and lasted throughout the session.
Biscuity malts dominated the aroma. Rich and robust. Slightly bready and doughy. Just a touch sweet. Subtle caramel malt notes were detectible. All in all, not super complex but quite pleasant.
The flavor profile was very hop forward for the style. Bitter and earthy. Some bready malts appeared on the front end before the herbal, leafy hops took over. The hops crescendoed in the dry, pithy, lingering finish. Quite bitter. With time, the bready and caramel malts came forward, mellowing out the bitterness a touch.
The mouthfeel was somewhat disappointing. A spritzy, aggressive carbonation seemed a bit distracting initially, but the carbonation soon settled down and liquid turned soft and creamy. Medium bodied for the style. Eventually, the carbonation decreased so much that the liquid almost felt a bit flat.
Ishmael is a decent attempt at an American twist on a German-style altbier. However, the earthy hops were rather overdone for my liking. Perhaps I need to try a fresher bottle to see if the hops contribute more than just bitterness.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Drank from a 12 fl. oz. bottle
Served in a pint glass
Thanks to Jess and David for giving us this beer as part of a mixed six-pack.
The nearly crystal clear, amber-mahogany liquid was topped by an inch tall, tight and foamy, eggshell colored crown that fell to a clingy collar. Streaky lacing coated the glass and lasted throughout the session.
Biscuity malts dominated the aroma. Rich and robust. Slightly bready and doughy. Just a touch sweet. Subtle caramel malt notes were detectible. All in all, not super complex but quite pleasant.
The flavor profile was very hop forward for the style. Bitter and earthy. Some bready malts appeared on the front end before the herbal, leafy hops took over. The hops crescendoed in the dry, pithy, lingering finish. Quite bitter. With time, the bready and caramel malts came forward, mellowing out the bitterness a touch.
The mouthfeel was somewhat disappointing. A spritzy, aggressive carbonation seemed a bit distracting initially, but the carbonation soon settled down and liquid turned soft and creamy. Medium bodied for the style. Eventually, the carbonation decreased so much that the liquid almost felt a bit flat.
Ishmael is a decent attempt at an American twist on a German-style altbier. However, the earthy hops were rather overdone for my liking. Perhaps I need to try a fresher bottle to see if the hops contribute more than just bitterness.
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3.45/5 rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
A: slight haze; amber/copper colored; 1 finger off white head that receded slowly to a thin cap; very little lacing;
S: toffee, nutty;
T: caramel and toffee up front; switches over to an odd chocolately amaretto flavor at mid-palate; finish is slightly sweet; never really got any hop character;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation;
O: looked and smelled great; flavor was unbalanced and not really to my liking;
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
A: slight haze; amber/copper colored; 1 finger off white head that receded slowly to a thin cap; very little lacing;
S: toffee, nutty;
T: caramel and toffee up front; switches over to an odd chocolately amaretto flavor at mid-palate; finish is slightly sweet; never really got any hop character;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation;
O: looked and smelled great; flavor was unbalanced and not really to my liking;
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3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
A - Clear copper body with bubbly off-white head. Not very good retention or lacing.
S - Slight maltiness as you'd expect with a red.
T - Some citrus hop along with doughy sweet malts.
M - Medium/light body with moderate/high carbonation. Slick with no stickiness.
O - This makes for a really drinkable copper ale. The flavors aren't too complex, but they're enjoyable and the body light enough to throw back a few.
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A - Clear copper body with bubbly off-white head. Not very good retention or lacing.
S - Slight maltiness as you'd expect with a red.
T - Some citrus hop along with doughy sweet malts.
M - Medium/light body with moderate/high carbonation. Slick with no stickiness.
O - This makes for a really drinkable copper ale. The flavors aren't too complex, but they're enjoyable and the body light enough to throw back a few.
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3/5 rDev -19.1%
Drank straight from the bottle while walking to the drug store to buy trash bags. Beer has this bizarre mineral taste I can't place. Burton water salts? Heard that a large portion of Munich malt may contribute this flavor too. Would prob taste better paired with food. On it's own a little weak, but not bad for walking around the hood on a mission. Bet it'd be real good in chili or used to steam sausages.
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Drank straight from the bottle while walking to the drug store to buy trash bags. Beer has this bizarre mineral taste I can't place. Burton water salts? Heard that a large portion of Munich malt may contribute this flavor too. Would prob taste better paired with food. On it's own a little weak, but not bad for walking around the hood on a mission. Bet it'd be real good in chili or used to steam sausages.
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3.38/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
From the 12 fl. oz. bottle marked Batch 131-Born March 2013. Sampled on November 11, 2013.
It has a slight foggy amber brown pour with a long lasting cream colored head. The head is light and delicate.
The aroma is malty and roasted. There is a hint of earthy hops but they do not jump out at you. A mild sweetness too.
The body is medium and smooth.
A good roasted malt character highlights the taste experience with a mellower but somewhat earthy hop finish. This is not a spectacular beer but it is easy to drink.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
From the 12 fl. oz. bottle marked Batch 131-Born March 2013. Sampled on November 11, 2013.
It has a slight foggy amber brown pour with a long lasting cream colored head. The head is light and delicate.
The aroma is malty and roasted. There is a hint of earthy hops but they do not jump out at you. A mild sweetness too.
The body is medium and smooth.
A good roasted malt character highlights the taste experience with a mellower but somewhat earthy hop finish. This is not a spectacular beer but it is easy to drink.
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3.71/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle info: Batch 167; born September 2013. Labeled as a copper ale but also said to be an "American interpretation of a Dusseldorf altbier".
The body appeared dark amber in color and sporting a thin, off-white head. Rich, grainy nose with nuts and caramel tones. Soft malt flavors with some spicy hop notes. Medium bodied, clean and dry.
A decent take on German altbier. Smooths out nicely with every ongoing sip. Nice balance between malt grains and bop bitterness. Nice, light malt sweetness overall.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle info: Batch 167; born September 2013. Labeled as a copper ale but also said to be an "American interpretation of a Dusseldorf altbier".
The body appeared dark amber in color and sporting a thin, off-white head. Rich, grainy nose with nuts and caramel tones. Soft malt flavors with some spicy hop notes. Medium bodied, clean and dry.
A decent take on German altbier. Smooths out nicely with every ongoing sip. Nice balance between malt grains and bop bitterness. Nice, light malt sweetness overall.
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3.25/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
On tap In a pint glass at Murphy's taproom,Manchester
A: copper brown colored body with tan head
S: mild malts and hops, bread/biscuit yeast comes through.
T: much like in the smell. I'm getting the bready yeast and a Carmel malt
M: medium,, light harshness on the tongue, no aftertaste or finish
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
On tap In a pint glass at Murphy's taproom,Manchester
A: copper brown colored body with tan head
S: mild malts and hops, bread/biscuit yeast comes through.
T: much like in the smell. I'm getting the bready yeast and a Carmel malt
M: medium,, light harshness on the tongue, no aftertaste or finish
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3.5/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: tan in color, 1/3 inch head, high carbonation, clear
Smell: English toasted malt and caramel
Taste: English toasted malt and caramel
Mouthfeel: moderate carbonation, medium body, sweet with slight bitterness
Overall: A solid and above average English tasting altbier. I would pick this up again, but there are better in the style ad from the brewery.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: tan in color, 1/3 inch head, high carbonation, clear
Smell: English toasted malt and caramel
Taste: English toasted malt and caramel
Mouthfeel: moderate carbonation, medium body, sweet with slight bitterness
Overall: A solid and above average English tasting altbier. I would pick this up again, but there are better in the style ad from the brewery.
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3.77/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
22oz bomber: This one pours a slightly hazy, coppery color. There was a very small off-white head on it. It has a nice nose. Malty and nutty notes are most prevalent. Some earthy hops and a few lurking fruits. The taste is good. A bit bitter, with an underlying sweetness: a good balance. Caramel malts, nuttiness, a hint of roasted malts. A pretty solid beer.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
22oz bomber: This one pours a slightly hazy, coppery color. There was a very small off-white head on it. It has a nice nose. Malty and nutty notes are most prevalent. Some earthy hops and a few lurking fruits. The taste is good. A bit bitter, with an underlying sweetness: a good balance. Caramel malts, nuttiness, a hint of roasted malts. A pretty solid beer.
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3.64/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured a translucent copper with slight lacing on the rim of the top. The smell is biscuit and amber malts forward, with some grass, apple, and bready notes following. The taste is watery bread with crisp hop and light caramel apple coming in at the end trying to save it. Just too watery in the feel, really undercuts the nice flavors
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured a translucent copper with slight lacing on the rim of the top. The smell is biscuit and amber malts forward, with some grass, apple, and bready notes following. The taste is watery bread with crisp hop and light caramel apple coming in at the end trying to save it. Just too watery in the feel, really undercuts the nice flavors
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3.77/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: Pours a chill-hazed copper color with a fingers worth of off-white head
S: A hefty dose of malts along with some earthy hops. Pretty simple
T: Borders on sweet from the malts, along with an earthy fruitiness from the hop and yeast combination. Finishes with a light bitterness. Again, pretty simple
M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation
O: A nice, simple American version of an Alt. Nothing crazy or out of this world, but the amount of hops add a nice dimension to the style. Pretty solid for $5.99 a bomber
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: Pours a chill-hazed copper color with a fingers worth of off-white head
S: A hefty dose of malts along with some earthy hops. Pretty simple
T: Borders on sweet from the malts, along with an earthy fruitiness from the hop and yeast combination. Finishes with a light bitterness. Again, pretty simple
M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation
O: A nice, simple American version of an Alt. Nothing crazy or out of this world, but the amount of hops add a nice dimension to the style. Pretty solid for $5.99 a bomber
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Ishmael from Rising Tide Brewing Company
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
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